Reslife4Life Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 The spread for this was 14.5, unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 It sure didn't look like an eleven point win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 4 minutes ago, LZIp said: Ill take the W. I hear they all count the same. Even the ugly ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westie Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Big time trap game. Got through it. Big one Tuesday night. Gonna be very tough. Then Can’t on Friday. What a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Did Scott and Thornton play much the second half? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 This team is having offensive issues. Ali was able to get points down in the paint in the second half and Freeman was able to score. Scott, Thorton and Dawson do not give us anything offensive and if Hunter is off with the 3 ball we are hurting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: Did Scott and Thornton play much the second half? Prather got a lot of their minutes. I think that both played 5 minutes or less. Their lack of offensive is hurting the team. I think Tavari will also see more minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Tuesday is going to be really tough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolbob Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Not a good shooting team. Going to haveto win with defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 This team really misses Nate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip JD Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 10 minutes ago, zipsrule said: This team really misses Nate. Agreed. This team also misses open looks, a lot of them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 I think Sammy played pretty well today, he was active down low more than normal and took good shots for the most part. Not a crazy game for him, but a performance like that is just what we need 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Kept it to 11 out of solidarity with the women’s team. Respect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 That was a crazy last sequence. Buffalo got 2 offensive rebounds and then there was a mad scramble for the ball and the Zips picked it up. It seemed like both teams were waiting for a whistle and Dawson ran down the court for a pass and a layup. His first points in 2 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Zip Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 In the post-game, Groce gave Tavari compliments on his offense, but it was obvious he is still not thrilled with his defense. That is what is keeping him from playing a larger role. Defense is not optional at Akron. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Prather was on the postgame and came across very well, as we would hope for a Zip. From listening to him and Groce, he was the practice player of the week so they were looking to work him in, and that was ramped up when Dawson got in foul trouble. Groce was not happy, especially with the first half and readily admitted it would be a long night Tuesday if the Zips play that kind of 20 minutes. He praised Prather. He also commented in Tavari's offense positively but said he wasn't nearly as good on defense. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Illini Zip Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Just watched it again and it's amazing the physical abuse Freeman takes down low. I know we have talked about the offensive struggles and we do miss way too many open 3 pointers. But this was a road kill in the truest sense so kudos to the Zips. Very little of Scott and no Thornton in the second half. Prather really did make good use of his time out there. A bunch of good passes, rebounds and hustle plays. And Tavari was not in for the last 8 minutes or so. Tavari might be missing some of the details on defense the staff expects from him, but it appears he's putting in the effort and is in position. It must be that the team defense overall grades out poorly when he's on the court because the opposing teams do drive on him. He needs to get quicker and stronger this off-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Illini Zip said: Just watched it again and it's amazing the physical abuse Freeman takes down low. I know we have talked about the offensive struggles and we do miss way too many open 3 pointers. But this was a road kill in the truest sense so kudos to the Zips. Very little of Scott and no Thornton in the second half. Prather really did make good use of his time out there. A bunch of good passes, rebounds and hustle plays. And Tavari was not in for the last 8 minutes or so. Tavari might be missing some of the details on defense the staff expects from him, but it appears he's putting in the effort and is in position. It must be that the team defense overall grades out poorly when he's on the court because the opposing teams do drive on him. He needs to get quicker and stronger this off-season. I saw Tavari steal the ball and go up for a layup. I also saw his man take him to the hoop and score a layup but the replay showed the player extend his hand and push Tavari off of him. The defensive lapses did not stand out to me but I am not the coach. I agree he needs to get stronger so bigger guards cannot isolate him and take him to the hoop. That being said, we need his offense with Dawson, Thorton and Scott being awol on offense the last few weeks. Dawson has been awol most of the season on offense. Tavari is not afraid to make an offensive move and he has made some 3 pointers. Let him play! Edited February 18 by 1981 grad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted February 18 Author Report Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, 1981 grad said: I saw Tavari steal the ball and go up for a layup. I also saw his man take him to the hoop and score a layup but the replay showed the player extend his hand and push Tavari off of him. The defensive lapses did not stand out to me but I am not the coach. I agree he needs to get stronger so bigger guards cannot isolate him and take him to the hoop. That being said, we need his offense with Dawson, Thorton and Scott being awol on offense the last few weeks. Dawson has been awol most of the season on offense. Tavari is not afraid to make an offensive move and he has made some 3 pointers. Let him play! I wonder if Dawson's Achilles injury is still haunting him. I love the kid's heart and support of his teammates but he seems reluctant to go to the basket and has become completely one dimensional on offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 47 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: I wonder if Dawson's Achilles injury is still haunting him. I love the kid's heart and support of his teammates but he seems reluctant to go to the basket and has become completely one dimensional on offense. Noah 2.0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted February 18 Author Report Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, NWAkron said: Noah 2.0 I've heard the Achilles is the toughest injury to return from, even worse than an ACL. Hopefully, there's more progress to come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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